The crisis within the People's Democratic Party in Ekiti state assumed a new dimension during the week with the announcement of the suspension of the Deputy Governorship candidate in the last gubernatorial election, Deji Ogunsakin.

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The latest development has generated heated debate as both factions in the state claims their actions is to reposition the party for victory in the 2022 gubernatorial elections.

Musa Arogundade, a representative of the Stakeholders Forum, a faction that has been at daggers drawn with the state executive council called for a transparent Congress to usher in a new executive for the party in Ekiti state.

In his reaction, the State chairman of People's democratic party in Ekiti state, Gboyega Oguntuase described the suspension of Deji Ogunsakin as a joke.

He said the party's constitution is clear on procedures for disciplinary actions against members of the party.